Odyssey Quiz Part 1
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What happened the day Odysseus' son was born?
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He went to war
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He killed the cyclops
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He went hunting
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Odyssey Quiz Part 1 explores key events and characters from Homer's epic. It assesses knowledge of Odysseus' tactics, challenges, and the divine interactions in the narrative, enhancing understanding of ancient Greek literature and mythology.
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Where did the Greeks go to fight?
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Turkey
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Sparta
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Troy
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A. TroyExplanation
The Greeks went to fight in Troy. This is evident from the historical event known as the Trojan War, which took place between the Greeks and the Trojans. The war was fought over the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris, a prince of Troy. The Greeks, led by Agamemnon, assembled a large army and sailed to Troy to retrieve Helen and exact revenge. The war lasted for ten years and was eventually won by the Greeks through the famous "Trojan Horse" strategy.Rate this question:
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What was Odysseus' plans to get past the walls?
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Trojan Rabbit
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Burn them down
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Trojan Horse
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A. Trojan HorseExplanation
Odysseus' plan to get past the walls was to use the Trojan Horse. The Trojan Horse was a large wooden horse that was presented as a gift to the Trojans. However, it was actually filled with Greek soldiers who were hiding inside. The Trojans, unaware of the soldiers inside, brought the horse into their city walls. Once inside, the Greek soldiers emerged from the horse and opened the gates, allowing the rest of the Greek army to enter and conquer Troy.Rate this question:
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What was Odysseus famous for after the war?
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Ending it
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Starting it
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Taking the Trojan queen
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Gyro sandwiches
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A. Ending itExplanation
Odysseus was famous for ending the war. This refers to the Trojan War, where Odysseus played a crucial role in the Greek victory. He devised the plan of the Trojan Horse, which ultimately led to the downfall of the city of Troy. Odysseus' strategic thinking and cunning tactics were instrumental in ending the long and brutal war.Rate this question:
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Who cursed Odysseus to sail the seas eternally?
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Poseidon
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Helios
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Athena
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Hermes
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A. PoseidonExplanation
Poseidon cursed Odysseus to sail the seas eternally. In Greek mythology, Poseidon, the god of the sea, held a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, Polyphemus. As a result, Poseidon made it his mission to make Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War as difficult as possible. He caused storms, shipwrecks, and other obstacles to prevent Odysseus from reaching his destination. This curse forced Odysseus to wander the seas for ten years, facing numerous trials and tribulations before finally returning home to Ithaca.Rate this question:
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Why did he do this to Odysseus?
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He didn't thank the gods
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He took Troy
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He ran off with Helen
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He stole Zeus' lightning bolt
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A. He didn't thank the godsExplanation
The reason why he did this to Odysseus is that Odysseus didn't thank the gods.Rate this question:
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What did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name was?
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Nophone
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Noteye
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No-one
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Nobody
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A. NobodyExplanation
Odysseus told the Cyclops that his name was "Nobody." By giving this false name, Odysseus cleverly tricked the Cyclops into thinking that no one was attacking him when he was actually being harmed. This allowed Odysseus and his men to escape from the Cyclops' cave without being caught.Rate this question:
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Why didn't he tell him his real name?
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He would have been killed
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He doesn't want an awkward phone call later
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He would have eaten the lotus
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He wanted to rescue his men that had became animals
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A. He would have been killedExplanation
The reason he didn't tell him his real name is because he would have been killed. Revealing his true identity would have put him in danger and potentially led to his death.Rate this question:
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What was Odysseus' plan to get out of the cave?
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To feed the Cyclops poison
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To cut the Cyclops head off
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To ask the gods for help
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Blind the Cyclops
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A. Blind the CyclopsExplanation
Odysseus' plan to get out of the cave was to blind the Cyclops. By doing so, he would disable the Cyclops and make his escape easier. Blinding the Cyclops would not only incapacitate him but also prevent him from recognizing Odysseus and his men, increasing their chances of successfully leaving the cave undetected.Rate this question:
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How does the wind god help Odysseus?
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Sends him home
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Bags up the wind
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Trick question, the wind god hates Odysseus
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Kills Neptune
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A. Bags up the windExplanation
The wind god helps Odysseus by bagging up the wind. This means that the wind god controls the direction and strength of the wind, allowing Odysseus to navigate and sail safely on his journey. By bagging up the wind, the wind god ensures that Odysseus can make progress and eventually reach his home.Rate this question:
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Why does he do it?
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He likes Odysseus
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He fears Odysseus
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To rebel against Poseidon
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To earn Poseidon's trust
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A. To rebel against PoseidonExplanation
The reason why he does it is to rebel against Poseidon. This implies that the person mentioned in the question is intentionally going against Poseidon, possibly as an act of defiance or resistance.Rate this question:
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Why doesn't Odysseus make it home?
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They go on vacation
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Ship mates open the bag
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Ship breaks
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Sea monster attacks
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A. Ship mates open the bagExplanation
Odysseus doesn't make it home because his ship mates open the bag. This suggests that there was some sort of temptation or curiosity among the ship mates, leading them to open the bag despite Odysseus's warnings or instructions. This action could have had consequences, such as releasing something harmful or causing a chain of events that prevented them from reaching their destination.Rate this question:
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What does Circe do to his men?
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Turns them into fruit
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Throws them a party
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Turns them into animals
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Turns them down
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A. Turns them into animalsExplanation
Circe turns the men into animals. This is evident from the given options, where all the other choices are irrelevant to the question. In Greek mythology, Circe is known for her ability to transform humans into animals, usually as a punishment or to exert control over them.Rate this question:
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Why doesn't this happen to Odysseus?
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Hermes gives him a herb
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He is immune
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He is too strong
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A. He is immuneExplanation
Odysseus doesn't experience a certain event because he is immune to it. This suggests that he has some sort of protection or resistance against whatever is causing the event. The fact that he is immune implies that he is not affected by it, and therefore, it does not happen to him.Rate this question:
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At this point how long has Odysseus been gone?
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12 years
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15 years
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20 years
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5 years
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